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Seven people have been killed during attacks in two closely connected areas of London on Saturday night which police have described as “terrorist incidents’’.Seven people have been killed during attacks in two closely connected areas of London on Saturday night which police have described as “terrorist incidents’’.
Three suspected attackers have also been shot dead by police.Three suspected attackers have also been shot dead by police.
The incidents took place on London Bridge and in nearby Borough Market.The incidents took place on London Bridge and in nearby Borough Market.
There were multiple casualties in addition to the fatalities with London Ambulance Service saying they have taken at least 48 people to five hospitals in the capital.There were multiple casualties in addition to the fatalities with London Ambulance Service saying they have taken at least 48 people to five hospitals in the capital.
A British Transport Police officer was stabbed in the face as he responded to the incident at London Bridge.A British Transport Police officer was stabbed in the face as he responded to the incident at London Bridge.
Cressida Dick, the Met police commissioner, has said the incident is under control but that police officers will conduct a thorough search of the area to make sure all are accounted for. She said she did not yet know the identities of the suspects, but paid tribute to the police, emergency services and members of the public who came to the aid of the injured and confronted the attackers.Cressida Dick, the Met police commissioner, has said the incident is under control but that police officers will conduct a thorough search of the area to make sure all are accounted for. She said she did not yet know the identities of the suspects, but paid tribute to the police, emergency services and members of the public who came to the aid of the injured and confronted the attackers.
Theresa May said there is “a new trend in the threat we face” with terrorism breeding terrorism. Speaking after a meeting of Cobra, the government’s emergency committee, she said: “It is time to say enough is enough.” May added that there must be changes on four fronts: first, people who are drawn to Islamic extremism must be persuaded that Western values are superior. Second, there must be a clamp down on the “safe spaces” on the internet where terrorism breeds. Third, she called for action at home where extremism may be tolerated. Fourth, she proposed a review of counter-terrorism strategy and laws, and suggested longer sentences for some offences.
The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) will consider whether to raise the official threat level to its highest – from severe to critical.The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) will consider whether to raise the official threat level to its highest – from severe to critical.
A statement from the office of Emmanuel Macron, president of France, confirmed French citizens were among the injured and condemned “an abominable and cowardly attack against our free society”. France’s foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, said four French victims were injured, one of them seriously.A statement from the office of Emmanuel Macron, president of France, confirmed French citizens were among the injured and condemned “an abominable and cowardly attack against our free society”. France’s foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, said four French victims were injured, one of them seriously.
At least one Australian citizen has been injured, according to the prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, and there are reports of a second.At least one Australian citizen has been injured, according to the prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, and there are reports of a second.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation hospital said it had been put “on lockdown” to keep patients, relatives and staff safe.Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation hospital said it had been put “on lockdown” to keep patients, relatives and staff safe.
The first report of an incident was of a white van ploughing into pedestrians on London Bridge at about 10.08pm.The first report of an incident was of a white van ploughing into pedestrians on London Bridge at about 10.08pm.
Witnesses said the van swerved on to the pavement. Police say the van continued onto Borough Market where three attackers emerged and carried out multiple stabbings.Witnesses said the van swerved on to the pavement. Police say the van continued onto Borough Market where three attackers emerged and carried out multiple stabbings.
Pictures have been circulating showing a suspect on the ground in the market; he appears to have canisters strapped to his body. Police say those canisters were part of a hoax suicide vest.Pictures have been circulating showing a suspect on the ground in the market; he appears to have canisters strapped to his body. Police say those canisters were part of a hoax suicide vest.
Authorities responded to a third incident, a stabbing at Vauxhall, but this was not connected to the events around London Bridge.Authorities responded to a third incident, a stabbing at Vauxhall, but this was not connected to the events around London Bridge.
Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the SNP have suspended national campaigning for the general election. Ukip, however, has not. Its leader Paul Nuttall said it was because “this is precisely what the extremists would want us to do”.Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the SNP have suspended national campaigning for the general election. Ukip, however, has not. Its leader Paul Nuttall said it was because “this is precisely what the extremists would want us to do”.
Theresa May, the prime minster, has called the events a “terrible incident’’ that is being treated as a “potential act of terrorism’’.Theresa May, the prime minster, has called the events a “terrible incident’’ that is being treated as a “potential act of terrorism’’.
Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, thanked emergency services after the “brutal and shocking incidents reported in London”.Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, thanked emergency services after the “brutal and shocking incidents reported in London”.
London mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the “barbaric” and “horrific” attack as “deliberate and cowardly”. He said there would be a heavy police presence throughout central London today.London mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the “barbaric” and “horrific” attack as “deliberate and cowardly”. He said there would be a heavy police presence throughout central London today.
Guests at some hotels in the vicinity of the attacks were evacuated after the attacks.Guests at some hotels in the vicinity of the attacks were evacuated after the attacks.
Security services have carried out a number of controlled explosions.Security services have carried out a number of controlled explosions.
Police urged people to stay away from the affected areas.Police urged people to stay away from the affected areas.